Human Development and Family Science, B.S.

Location(s): Statesboro, Armstrong-Savannah, Fully Online

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Georgia Southern University’s Human Development & Family Science degree program takes a family-oriented approach to lifespan development. Designed to provide a strong background in the social and behavioral sciences related to child development, family development and the administration of programs for children and families, the Human Development & Family Science major gives you the tools you need to make an immediate and profound difference in the lives of others.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

Complete the following 9 credit hours:

Field of Study Electives

Select 9 Credit Hours from the following to complete Field of Study:

Major Requirements: 44 Credit Hours

Complete the following 3 credit hours:

Major Core (36 Credit Hours)

Select 36 credit hours of the following:

At least 3 credit hours must be Experiential Learning Courses. Select from: HDFS 3130 , HDFS 3131 , HDFS 3135 , HDFS 3136 , HDFS 4131 , HDFS 4790

Guided Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours of upper-division (3000 or above) courses or courses towards a minor.¹

¹Students may select 12 credit hours of approved PBAD Guided Major Electives or complete minor course work. The MPA-ABM courses substitute for courses in the minor program as follows: PBAD 7130 for PBAD 4232, PBAD 7230 for PBAD 3431, PBAD 7530 for PBAD 4235, and PBAD 7631 for PBAD 2231.

General Electives: 6 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 124

Program Admission Criteria

Admission to Georgia Southern University
A total institution GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work attempted (transfer course work and work completed at Georgia Southern University are considered). All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
Completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
A minimum grade of “C” in all Field of Study course work attempted
Satisfactory completion of a Department of Early Care and Learning comprehensive criminal background check and finger printing prior to taking HDFS 3131 .

Program Progression Requirements

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in Field of Study, the Human and Family Development Core, the selected concentration area, and guided major electives.
Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in a prerequisite course prior to registering for an advanced course.
Students must have a total institutional GPA of 2.5 or better, and completed all core curriculum and major degree requirements, earning a grade of “C” in all courses in Field of Study and within the major requirements, including within their concentration prior to interning. Students who do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirements will complete nine to twelve (9-12) credit hours of approved course work as substitute for the internship.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.